Bonded Materials Tester - H-1 FMS Czech Ministry of Defense
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to award a Fixed Price sole-source contract to Evident Scientific, Inc. (CAGE: 9DV74) for a Bonded Materials Tester (PN: B600EMI-MN01, NSN: 4920-01-699-4852). This procurement is to support the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Czech Ministry of Defense H-1 Program. The Government will consider all information received by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This action is for the procurement of a specific Bonded Materials Tester, identified by Part Number B600EMI-MN01 and National Stock Number 4920-01-699-4852. The tester is critical for the FMS Czech Ministry of Defense H-1 Program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Evident Scientific, Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Evident Scientific is cited as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the specified item, owning proprietary data and possessing unique expertise. The Government lacks the technical data or equipment to obtain this item from an alternate source.
Additional Notes
This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. While the Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date, a determination not to compete this procurement is solely at the Government's discretion. The Government will not pay for any responses received and makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on responses. For information, contact Christopher Brake via email at christopher.d.brake5.civ@us.navy.mil.